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The liver is important due to its role in bile production, energy production, vitamin storage, and the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Nutrients absorbed from the intestine are delivered to the liver along with the absorbed toxins (including alcohol, drugs and pharmaceuticals). This makes the liver vulnerable to damage. Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) has […]

Ultraviolet B (UV-B) radiation, with a wavelength of 290-320 nm*, results in sunburns and wrinkles, while reducing immunity. One’s skin should be protected from UV-B light from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. UV-B can cause redness, burn, immune suppression, thickening and darkening of the skin as well as skin cancer. Most sun blocks are effective […]

Aging and wrinkling of the skin are the result of ultraviolet-B (UVB) radiation from the sun. UVB light generates reactive oxygen species (ROS) which contribute to skin damage. The formation of new blood vessels in the skin (angiogenesis) increases photodamage and wrinkling. Fucoxanthin, a carotenoid found in edible brown seaweed has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic […]

Glucosamine and N-acetyl-glucosamine (a derivative) are the raw materials needed for production in the body to make the following polymers: 1. Glycosaminoglycans (such as hyaluronic acid). 2. Proteoglycans. Glucosamine, which is safe and has beneficial effects on the skin, can be used internally and externally. Because of hyaluronic acid production, glucosamine results in the following: […]

This article by Purba, et al, addresses whether skin wrinkling due to sun exposure can be correlated with the food eaten by people in different parts of world. Groups of people were studied in Australia, Greece, and Sweden, with some of the people being born in Greece but living in Australia and vise versa. The […]